In the nineties, Vienna became famous for its electronic music scene and Bernhard Fleischmann found its unique place in it. A laptop, sound loops, rhythm patterns. A gig at the legendary picknick@rhiz festival. Indulging melodies, but never sugary, surrounded by tricky rhythm structures. Songs, not just tracks, arranged on an impressing record – “pop loops for breakfast” found the love story between Bernhard Fleischmann and the young label Morr Music in autumn 1998. The “Sidonie EP” followed in 1999. Bernhard Fleischmann became a busy live artist, touring through Austria, Germany, Europe, the USA and nearly the rest of the world. The album “Choir of Empty Beds” was released on Fuzzy Box (2000). Besides, tracks for compilations on Morr Music (“Putting the Morr back into Morrissey“) and other labels – Christof Kurzmann’s Vienna based label Charizma, for instance. Bernhard Fleischmann’s “Nico”-7inch was the opener for the Morr Music-series “a number of small things” (2001).
Later came “Welcome Tourist” (autumn 2001) featuring Christof Kurzmann.
Together with Herbert Weixelbaum Bernhard Fleischmann formed Duo 505, delicate pulsing electronica. Their album “late” was released in autumn 2005 on Morr Music.
Together with Christof Kurzmann, Burkhard Stangl, Martin Siewert and Werner Dafeldecker – those who already have played one song together on “Welcome Tourist” – he founded The Year of, a country-esque chamber orchestra with slide guitars, clarinets, interferences, echo chambers. Songs in cinemascope, electro-acoustic experiences. Their debut “Slow Days” was released in spring 2006 also on Morr Music.
And there is „The Humbucking Coil“ Bernhard Fleischmann’s third solo record released in February 2006 – euphoric pop in slow motion, rustling rhythm patterns, songs that linger and indulge. Vibraphone, piano, electric guitars in a still electronic working process. Pop songs of course.
Bernhard Fleischmann is also the composer for different film scores: Bady Mincks “Am Anfang war der Blick“ (shown in Cannes 2003); Jörg Kalts “Crash Test Dummies” (shown at the berlinale 2005); and Marc Bauders and Dörte Frankes “Jeder schweigt von etwas anderem” (shown at the Berlinale 2006).
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24.12.
B. Fleischmann Lyrics
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4 years ago i still remember
I went into a shop
To buy some ice
While i qeued this old lady smiled so nice
So – i just had to ask her:
"Why do you seem so contented?"
"Because my husbands life ended"
The asshole is gone
I celebrate life alone
Oh yes i really do!
I stopped drinking since he's gone
And I'll start the night in a bath of foam
Later I'll watch all the old movies
Which since ten years are shown
And now
Please
Please
Please, leave me alone.
The lyrics to B. Fleischmann's song 24.12. tell the story of a chance encounter the artist had with an old woman while buying ice four years prior on Christmas Eve. The old woman expressed her contentment, which confused the artist, leading him to question her. She then revealed that her husband had passed away, and she was happy to be celebrating the holiday alone without him. She had stopped drinking since his passing and would spend the evening indulging in a bath and watching old films.
The lyrics are a poignant reminder that holidays can be difficult for those who have lost loved ones, but it's possible to find solace and peace in solitude. The old woman's contentment in being alone after her husband's passing is uplifting, and her decision to stop drinking highlights her strength and determination to live her life on her terms.
Overall, the song is a reflection on life's highs and lows, and how sometimes even the most unexpected moments can bring us a sense of peace and understanding. The artist's encounter with the old woman serves as a reminder that everyone's story is unique, and that we should always approach others with kindness and an open mind.
Line by Line Meaning
It was on the 24th of december
The specific date of the story being told
4 years ago i still remember
The singer recalls this event vividly, even after several years have passed
I went into a shop
The singer entered a store
To buy some ice
The artist's purpose for visiting the store
While i qeued this old lady smiled so nice
While waiting in line, the artist observed an elderly woman who appeared cheerful
So – i just had to ask her:
The singer was compelled to speak to the woman
"Why do you seem so contented?"
The singer inquired about the woman's positive demeanor
She started to laugh and answered happily:
The woman responded to the artist's question with joy
"Because my husbands life ended"
The woman found happiness in the fact that her husband had passed away
The asshole is gone
The woman referred to her late husband in derogatory terms
I celebrate life alone
The woman enjoys her life without her husband's negative presence
Oh yes i really do!
The woman was emphatic about her enjoyment of life without her husband
I stopped drinking since he's gone
The woman stopped drinking alcohol after her husband's death
And I'll start the night in a bath of foam
The woman had plans to take a relaxing bath that evening
Later I'll watch all the old movies
The woman intended to watch classic films that night
Which since ten years are shown
The woman enjoys watching movies that have been popular for many years
And now
At this point in the story
Please
A request is being made
Please
The request is repeated
Please, leave me alone.
The woman wants to be left alone to enjoy her night
Contributed by Sadie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@guitarteachjc
B.Fleischman. I'm still listening. Love your music - smart and sensitive. Keep up the great work BF.
@CanwllCorfe615
fantastic song! I love B. Fleischmann,. his songs always seem to have a tint of sadness which I love. ..how ever lugubrious that may sound
@wemetbefore
Can't stop listening to this, there's also another cool version with them singing it as the sit down in a coffe shop
@ForeverAlone79
Link me, bro
@kockastiekran
Yeah, I share that one every 24.12 :D
Came here, cause I forgot the exact date, hahaha
@kockastiekran
@@ForeverAlone79 https://youtu.be/a1DZLdVyIhY?si=aYMem4uBAuN7P7cU
@zac1p
great! great music, great video! marvelous piece!
@EndofDaysRadio
great song, a true masterpiece
@AlexanderGorshkov
Great video!) Amazing!!!)
@Lycian1
Love it!! Pew Pew